>
> *If you want something done right, make it the easiest thing to do.*

A-colorfulwordofyourchoice-men


> Why three? Why not
> five? Will two more attempts really help an attacker? It will help
> reduce support calls! Here's a though experiment:
>
> (1) You arrive at work groggy. It's early and you haven't had your
> coffee/coke/hot chocolate yet. You mistype your password.
> (2) Annoyed, you try again, still groggy. Another mistake.
> (3) You're fully awake and nervous. Last chance before you get locked
> out. Your hands are shaking, sweat is beading up on your forehead. Your
> finger slips and CURSES, LOCKED OUT AGAIN! Time to call support...
>

I think ReCaptcha after 3 and lockout after an additional 3 is pretty fair
is this case. How about you?

AJ ONeal
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